Business Insights

Young women lead the way in UK start-ups

Women under the age of 35 are more likely to succeed than their male counterparts when it comes to starting a business, new research has revealed.

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Millions of small businesses voice Brexit hiring concerns

More than four in ten British small businesses expect Brexit to have a negative influence on their hiring potential, according to new research.

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Writing off unpaid debts threatens small business growth

More than three quarters of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK have been forced to write of unpaid debts in the past year, new research has revealed.

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UK firms lack knowledge of energy expenditure

Many businesses in the UK are unaware of their energy spending and the costs involved, according to new research.

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Skilled staff shortages continue to slow small business growth

Half of small business owners are reportedly planning to enhance their headcount in the coming year, but many are facing a shortage of skilled individuals to pick from.

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